Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 8PB
10 simple reasons to choose Gloucester Road Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Cheltenham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Gloucester Road Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Cheltenham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.5 pupils per class and 22.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Each year group participates in Forest School.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
Find another school near Gloucester Road Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (0.9 miles); Cheltenham College Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Berkhampstead School (1.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School, Charlton Kings (1.5 miles); Naunton Park Primary School (1.6 miles); Charlton Kings Junior School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Cheltenham Ladies' College (1.2 miles); Cheltenham College (1.3 miles); Dean Close School (1.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Pate's Grammar School (1.5 miles); Balcarras School (3.1 miles); Sir Thomas Rich's School (6 miles).